Class night honors students

Wednesday

Jun 4, 2014 at 12:01 AM

SWANSEA — The annual Joseph Case High School Class Night brought honors, including over $52,000 in scholarships, to senior class members during the event held in the air conditioned auditorium Thursday evening.

Bill Hall

SWANSEA — The annual Joseph Case High School Class Night brought honors, including over $52,000 in scholarships, to senior class members during the event held in the air conditioned auditorium Thursday evening.

Principal Brian McCann was the master of ceremonies during the two hour, plus event, noting that the class is taking part in an event that is steeped in tradition. Mr. McCann praised the teachers and their work with the students.

Those on the stage with Mr. McCann included Superintendent Robert Monteiro, Assistant Superintendent John Robidoux along with Robert Horne, president of the Case High School Scholarship Trust Fund, Guidance Director Karen Fisher and secretary Patricia Cronin. Also on stage was Assistant Principal Sean Scanlon who will be going on to become principal of the Luther School in the fall.

Supt. Monteiro addressed the students, noting that it was the first class he was seeing off as superintendent and was the last class he had as principal at Case Junior High School four years ago.

The chorus, directed by Amy Hubbard, sang the Alma Mater by Ruth Eddy and then the song "Homeward Bound" by Marta Keen, with Victoria Jessop as soloist. The performance prompted Mr. McCann to say that it was the best he had heard at a Class Night.

The awards followed, with a number of them going to class valedictorian Drew Lambert.

Lambert received the Sheldon Smith III Memorial Science Award named after the late Science Department head and awarded to the student who best exemplifies the brilliance in and passion for the sciences.

He also received the mathematics award. He was an all-star in the Southeastern Mathematics Conference League all four years and was the recipient of the Dwayne Cameron Award given by the Southeastern Mathematics Conference League. He and Jay McMahon were cited for their four years of participation on the math team that won its seventh consecutive North Division championship this year.

He received the Helen W. Bigelow Memorial Scholarship, James E. Conroy Memorial Scholarship, John S. Davis Memorial Scholarship and the Swansea Little League Scholarship.

Trista Kang received the Women in Science Award.

Theresa Goncalves earned the Portuguese Award for her interest in the Portuguese culture and language.

Nicole Foley received the World Language Award for her interest in language and culture and had four years of Spanish. Nicole also received the Professional Writing Award as editor of the student newspaper "The Cardinal." Dyan Scott Arruda received the English Award for achieving outstanding scores in national exams as well as a talent for literary analysis.

The Capstone awards went to Riley Rodrigues and Ryan Radevicz as Most Creative, Lily Royds as Authentic relating to real-life lessons, Nikos Koutsogiannis and Tylor Carreiro for Performance, Mario Raposo and Cotey Monte for Sports Related topic, Corey Collins, Colin Coombes, Justin Higginbotham, Kevin Kane, Drew Lambert and Theodore Proulx for Best Use of Techology, Shawn Rivers, Jay McMahon and Griffin Bushell for Outstanding Overall, Nick Moreira as Notable and Steven McLintock as Most Engaging.

Capstone medals went to Evan Perry as Best Male Student and Kayla Gamache, Kasey Monty and Alyssa Miozza as Best Female Students.

Stephanie Johnson and Krystal Rapoza received the Capstone Perseverance medals and Kirstan Patel the best IT support.

Sydney Cabral and Gabrielle Woods were the Outstanding "Business Students.

Caitlin Tanner received the Child Care Award for her knowledge, skills, and personal qualities that foster the development of young children as well as academic achievement, responsible behavior and knowledge of appropriate practice.

Melissa Machado received the Child Care Scholarship.

Nicole Pereira received the Massachusetts Secondary School Administrators Association Student Achievement award for her accomplishments over the past four years.

Senior members of the Mock Trial Team were Dylan Scott Arruda and Kayla Ciosek.

Paula Gonsalves, president of the Case High Association of Music Parents, presented scholarships to Nicole Foley, Rebecca Galib, Andrew Gonsalves and Kayla Majewski.

The Philip Brightman Band Spirit Award named for the former band parent, was presented by his grandchildren, Megna Soito and Karen Brightman to Rebecca Galib and Kayla Majewski.

The Ernie Hanley Memorial Scholarship was presented by his daughter Alison Valcourt to Rebecca Galib, Victoria Jessop and Kayla Majewski.

The Brenda Rogers Memorial Scholarship was presented by her daughter Nikki Rogers to Rebecca Galib, Andrew Gonsalves and Kayla Majewksi.

The John Philip Sousa Band Award for superior musicianship, leadership. loyalty, cooperation and dedication went to Rebecca Galib.

Andrew Gonsalves received the Louis Armstrong Jazz Award.

Victoria Jessop received the National School Choral Award.

The Mark Gardiner Hoyle Memorial Scholarship went to Griffin Bushell and Nicholas Kenyon.

There were four scholarship awarded by the Case High School Drama boosters presented by Thomas Rodrigues, president of the Jsopeph Case High School Drama Boosters.

Beonna Cestodio received the Judy Cabral Drama Scholarship named for the original founding drama booster.

Scarlett Huck received the Robert A. Calenda Scholarship for the Humanities named for the man who had his own fashion design company and was wardrobe supervisor for many Broadway shows. He was a friend of Thomas Marcello and assisted the theater company with many costumes.

Victoria Jessop received the William Booker Jr. Memorial Theatre Scholarship established by the Drama Boosters to pay tribute to the 1997 graduate of Case.

The Arthur Marcello Memorial Scholarship established by the Case High Drama Boosters to pay tribute to the father of Thomas Marcello for his support of the theater company went to Nikos Koutsogiannis.

Lauren Dunn and Theresa Goncalves received the Katie L. Fleet Memorial Scholarship presented by Katie's mother, Renee Fleet. Katie was a former member of the theater company who passed away in an automobile accident four years ago.

Griffin Bushell received the Raymond J. Chace Sr. Scholarship presented by Mr. Chace's son, Michael Chace. Raymond Chace was a custodian at Case Junior High School who worked several jobs at a time to raise his two sons and three daughters.

Megan Doyle and Nicole Foley received the James D. Travis Memorial Fund scholarships based on academic performance and dedication to future goals and community involvement. The scholarships were presented by Nathan Leonardo and Jamie Travis, grandchildren of Mr. Travis.

Shawn Rivers received the Case Gridiron Scholarship presented by Scott Rowland, president of the Case Gridiron club.

Jessica Carreiro received the Swansea Fire Department Company 2 Scholarship.

Dylan J. Arruda received the St. Anne's Credit Union Scholarship as well as the Daughters of the American Revolution Good Citizens Scholarship.

Junior class member Talon Boie received the Bausch and Lomb Science Award as well as the Prize Book of the Harvard Alumni Association.

Sarah Brown, also a junior, received the Rensselaer Alumni Award.

Junior Emily Scherny received the Brown University Book Award.

Mr. McCann's most cherished honor went to Steven DaFonseca who did not miss a single day of school in his four years at Case High School.

Jessica Carreiro and Ncole Foley each received the American Legion Medal and Scholarship Award.

Kayla Majewksi received the Swansea American Legion Post 303 Scholarship presented by Paul Summers and she also received the Elmer and Gladys Slater and Charles E. and Mario B Walkden Scholarships, presented by Mr. Horne.

Justin Higginbotham received the Cpl. Paul Fagundes Memorial Scholarhsip named for the 1999 graduate of Case High School and the award was presented by Cpl. Fagundes's children Cazzian and Anya. Justin also received the Gray Family Memorial and James M. and Kathryn C. Reynolds Memorial Scholarships.

Dylan S. Arruda and Nicholas Silva received the Sgt. Kyle J. Harrington Memorial Scholarship, presented by Sgt. Harrington's children, Joshua and Kaylee. The award is named for the 2003 Case graduate who was killed while serving in Iraq. Dylan S. Arrdua also received the Gertrude W. Braley, Joseph L. French and Jarred Pelletier Memorial Scholarships.

Nicholas Silva also received the Case High School Faculty and Staff Scholarship as well as the Case High Trust Scholarship.

Dylan J. Arruda received the Lottie Turenski Memorial Scholarship presented by her daughter, Kristine Lucca, Dylan J. Arruda also received the Monsour Ferris, Myles Gatterman and Gregg Wadleigh Memorial Scholarhsips as well as the Swansea Citizens Scholarship.

Griffin Bushell received the James W. and Anne M. Griffin Memorial Scholarship. Griffin is the great grandson fo Mr. and Mrs. Griffin and the scholarship was presented by his grandmother, Maureen. E. Bushell.

Griffin also received the Nancy Gunther Memorial Scholarship presented by Kristen O'Hearn. as well as the Milton A. and Eliza L. Westgate Memorial Scholarships, presented by Mr. Horne.

Chelsie Carpenter received the Jane L. Summers Memorial Scholarship presented by Jane's husband, Paul Summers. Chelsie also received the Milton J. Brouillard Jr. Memorial Scholarship and Aldred J. Gadbois Memorial Scholarship. Mr. Brouillard is a former hockey coach at Case who was lost at sea on July 17, 2003.

Jessica Carreiro received the Norma Rizzy Scholarship along with the Gray Family and Kyle Roy Memorial Scholarships.

Kayla Ciosek received the Sheldon Ashton and William R. Booker Memorial Scholarships.

Corey Collins received the Judge "Tony" Aguiar, Jr. Class of 1948 Memorial Scholarship named for the man who served as class president for all four years at Case. The scholarship was presented by Edmund Souza, a member of that class. Corey also received the Swansea Insurance Agents Scholarship.

Nicolas Alan DeNardo received the Jerry Morin Memorial Scholarship.

Lauren Dunn received the Carolyn A. Sampson Memorial Scholarship presented by Renee Bernier who was a family friend and established in the memory of the member of the class of 1972 who had a devotion to music and drama. Lauren also received the Ruth E. Gildard and Everett and Eva Mendes Memorial Scholarships.

Nicole Foley was the recipient of the John W. Borden and James Morgan Pensak Memorial Scholarships.

Rebecca Galib received the Tom Estes Memorial Scholarship presented by Mr. Estes's daughter Katie Rose Grillo. She also received the Lucca/Sabra "Do the Right Thing" Award. presented to students who plan to study in the health related or science field. Rebecca also received the Case High Trust Scholarship.

Theresa Goncalves received the Edward Hyde, John W. Place and Kelly Richmond Vieira Memorial Scholarships. The Kelly Vieira Scholarship is named for the Swansea resident who passed away in the Station Nightcub fire and was established by her friend Lisa Curry to assist someone else to reach their goal in the field of physical therapy.

Andrew Gonsalves also received the Thomas Estes Memorial Scholarship presented by Katie Grillo, as well as the Gertrude W. Braley Memorial Scholarship.

Trevor Griffin received the Michael H. Flanagan Memorial Scholarship presented by Michael's parents, Michael and Kathleen Flanagan. Trevor also received the James W. and Anne M. Griffin Memorial Scholarship presented by Maureen Bushell, as well as the St. Dominic's Federal Credit Union Scholarship.

Scarlett Huck received the Helen Martelly Art Scholarship presented by John Martelly, as well as the Elizabeth O'Hearn Memorial Scholarship presented by Mrs. O'Hearn's daughter-in-law, Kristen O'Hearn. Scarlett also received the Gray Family Memorial Scholarship as well as the Sharon Kimball Memorial Scholarship.

Krista Kang receved the Geroge J. and Audrey A. Shott Memorial Scholarship from the Shott's son, Christopher Shott. George Shott was a businessman and football official as well as a member of the Swansea Historical Commission. Mrs. Shott was a secretary at Case High School for 16 years. and also served on the Case High School Scholarship Committee. Trista also received the Bay Coast Bank Scholarship as well as the Horace C. Coates and Dr. Kenneth J. Compton Memorial Scholarships.

Nick is the great grandson of the Pelletiers. Nicholas also received the Dr. Lawrence R. Paulhus Memorial Scholarship presented by his sister, Nancy Paulhus. Nicholas also received the Four Hands Round Square Dance Club/Thomas F. and Anna Mae Daley Memorial Scholarship.

Julee Leonardo received the Nancy Gunther Memorial Scholarship, presented by Kristen O'Hearn. She also received the Helen A. Reagan and Dr. Lawrence R. Paulhus Memorial Scholarship from Nancy Paulhus.

Julee was also the recipient of the Mary and Joseph Santos Memorial Scholarship.

Mallorie McDonald received the Clarence Reed Coupe Memorial AARP Scholarship as well as the Irene Storey Myles and Joseph L. French/VFW Memorial Scholarships.

Jay McMahon received the Judge Antone S. Aguiar Jr. Memorial Scholarship from Judge Aguiar's son, Christopher. Jay also received the Henry Chapman Memorial Scholarship named for the former cross country coach and physical education teacher at Case. He also received the Gertrude W. Braley Memorial Scholarship.

Lucas Notarangelo received the Gertrude W. Braley and Norman B. Smith Memorial Scholarships as well as the Roger L. and Jeanette G. Gibeau Memorial Scholarship.

Kelsey Pacheco was awarded the Case High School Class of 1963 Scholarship presented by Michael Flanagan.

Kathryn Paul received the Sara Rodrigues Memorial Scholarship presented by Sarah's brother and sister, Cameron Rodrigues and Barbara Domingos. The scholarship was in memorial of Sara who would have been a 2012 Case High School graduate. Kathryn also received the Kenneth E. Baker Memorial Scholarship from Mr. Baker's grandchildren, Mercedes and Kenneth. She also received the Leslie Giroux Memorial Scholarship.

Felipe Pires received the Francis L. and Harriet L Kelly, Sr. Memorial Scholarship as well as the Leo J.F. Donovan Family Scholarship and Lillian, Alan and Gary Marques Memorial Scholarships.

Theodore Proulx received the John V. Medeiros Memorial Scholarship as well as the Frank C. and Alice R. Chace Memorial Scholarship, John and George Lockhart Memorial Scholarship and Debra E. Reiser Memorial Scholarship.

Shawn M. Rivers received the Robert K Keetley Memorial Scholarship from Mr. Keetley's sister Elizabeth Keetley. He also received the Fay Chretien Memorial Scholarship and the Anthony Raposa Education Trust Scholarship.

Sonia Rodrigues also received the Judge "Tony" Aguiar, Jr. Class of 1948 Memorial Scholarship from Edmund Souza, a member of the Class of 1948. Sonia also received the Swansea Insurance Agents Scholarship.

Tyler Shannon was the recipient of the Israel and Ethel C. Brayton Memorial Scholarship as well as the Case High School Alumni Association Scholarship and the Dr. Henry and Grace Lincoln Scholarships.

Shelby Shepard received the Susan Silva Softball Scholarship established in the memory of the 1982 Case graduate. Shelby also received the Frank S. Pysz Memorial Scholarship and the Russell P. Eddy Memorial Scholarship.

Jay McMahon was named as the recipient of the National Merit Scholarship Corporation award for meeting the requirements to advance to the finalist standing in the National Merit competition.

Yearbook editors Kayla Ciosek and Theresa Gonsavles announced the yearbook dedication to David Morgado who will be retiring at the and of the school year.

"When I heard about this, I was speechless, then I learned I had to speak," said Mr. Morgado, who recalled his time as a student and Case graduate in 1975.

The class gift was announced by President Dylan J. Arruda for remaining class funds to put more comfortable chairs in the library.

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